Combination comb and toilet article holder



June- 21, 1949. c. T. LA MONT 2,473,594

COMBINATION COMB AND TOILET ARTICLE HOLDER Filed June 23, 1947 INVENTORCHARLES T. LA MONT ATTORNEYS Patented June 21, 1949 STATES PATENT OFFICECOMBINATION COMB AND TOILET 1 Claim.

My invention refers to foldable pocket combs or the like, and it has forits primary object to provide a hollow handle developing a storagecompartment for toilet articles and an open sided shield for a foldablecomb. The particular object of my invention is to provide a simple andinexpensive article especially designed for female use, the same being apocket or container for all toilet articles that may be required, suchas: pins of all kinds, a small linger file or a lipstick and Thesetoilet articles are all stored within a hollow handle, whereby the samecan be readily accessible, which articles are usually scattered looselyin a handbag.

This specific object of my invention is to provide a one piece handlefolded from a single sheet of metal or plastic, whereby a longitudinallydiscompartment is developed in conmanufacture.

While I illustrate my invention in conjunction with a hinge comb, it iswithin the scope of said invention to also include a blade or scissorspivotally associated with the comb.

With the above and other objects in View, which will appear as thedescription proceeds, the invention resides in the novel construction,combination and arrangement of parts, substantially as hereinafterdescribed, and more particularly defined by the appended claim, it beingunderstood come within the scope of In the accompanying drawings isillustrated one complete example of the physical embodiment of thepresent invention constructed according to the best mode so far devisedfor the practical application of the principles thereof.

In the drawings: Fig. 1 represents a embo illustrate the structuralfeatures.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal elevation of same, the section being indicatedby line I-l, Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a rear end view of the device particularly illustrating theslideable mouth cover for the hollow handle.

Fig. 4 is a cross section of the device, section being indicated by line4 4 of Fig. 2.

Referring by character to the drawings, the handle is provided with alongitudinally disposed pocket l, for the reception of toilet articles,having a bottom strip 2. Below the bottom strip and extending paralleltherewith is an open sided shield 3 for encasing a comb 4.

The handle is fabricated from a single sheet of portion is secured tothe bottom wall 2.

The opposite side of said bottom wall 2 is then folded upon itself toform an open sided shield or casing 5 for the reception of the comb 4 asclearly indicated.

The front ends of the sheet sections 2 and 3 form jaws for pivotallyconnecting the shank end of the comb by a rivet 6.

The rear end forme partment is closed at said end.

This compartment is adapted to receive any toilet articles that may berequired, for example: different types of pins, a small file, a lipstickor the like.

open position as indicated While I have particularly emphasized the factthat the toilet article is especially adapted for use with females, itis manifest that it also may be similarly as convenient for use of themale sex.

I claim:

As a new article of manufacture a pocket comb or the like, comprising anelongated one piece sheet longitudinally folded upon itself to form anopen sided shield, a compartment above the shield having an open mouthat one end, a comb or like article pivoted to one end of the shield, anda friction controlled cover for engaging the mouth of said compartment,the same being adapted to house various toilet articles.

CHARLES T. LA MONT.

REFERENCES CITED The following referentes are of record in the fue ofthis patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Name Da Number Bouee Mar. 5, 1918 Number 5 Number4 Name Date Strulson Sept. 9, 1924 Martin et a1 r Nov. 10, 1925 FOREIGNPATENTS Country Date France Nov. 23, 1925

